Meet Jim Cordle

Jim (Jimmy) Cordle was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio. From a young age, he has participated in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, and, of course, football. A standout performer at Lancaster High School, Jim was a two-time 1st team All-Ohio award winner. After receiving many scholarship offers during his junior year in high school, he committed to play football at The Ohio State University. After finishing his senior football season, Jim decided to forgo his final wrestling season, which allowed him to graduate early and enroll at Ohio State in Spring 2005.

Success followed him at the collegiate level. Jim was a three-year starter and a four-year letterman during his 5-year tenure at Ohio State. He started at four different positions along the offensive line, playing in 41 games with 33 starts. In those 33 games, the Buckeyes had a record of 28 wins and only 5 losses. Those five years had the Buckeyes in a BCS bowl game every year, including 2 National Championship games and a Rose Bowl victory.

Cordle was signed as a free agent by the New York Giants in 2010 and spent that fall on the practice squad. In 2011 Jim was signed to the active roster of the Giants who went on to win Super Bowl XLVI. He had several starts at Center for the Giants in the 2013 season.

Jim received many honors over the years. In addition to his Super Bowl XLVI championship ring, while at Ohio State he received five Big Ten Championship rings and five pairs of Gold Pants (the prize for defeating the U of M Wolverines). Other awards at Ohio State include the Jim Parker award (given to the top offensive lineman) in 2009 and the Jim Marshall Warrior award in 2007, which is given to the toughest player. In 2009 he was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy which is awarded to a senior or graduate student in their final year of eligibility, with a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. Jim displayed citizenship with a fundraiser he organized for Special Olympics called “Bowling with Buckeyes.” This event generated over $18,000. He was also active in FCA and Athletes in Action, where his served as a spokesperson for both programs. Cordle received the 2010 Rex Kern College Athlete of the Year award.

He was named to the All BigTen Academic Team for four consecutive years and graduated with a 3.27 GPA from the prestigious Fisher College of Business. For his efforts from Bowling with Buckeyes, he won several awards including: 2010 Director’s Award given by the American Red Cross Fairfield County Chapter; 2010 Celebration ofPossibilities Inspiration Award and the2009 Ohio Public Images Award of Merit.

While continuing his football career in the NFL career, his commitment to community service remained a focus. In addition to founding The Cordle Cares Foundation, he represented the Giants off the field in several volunteer activities and volunteers for the 2nd & 7 Foundation and The Buckeye Cruise for Cancer.

Cordle is a member of the Circleville Knights of Columbus.

Jim is currently the Offensive Line Coach at Urbana University. He also served two seasons the Graduate Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the Ohio State Football Program..

Jim and his wife Kerry have two sons, Hunter and Harrison.

Cordle Cares Foundation

Cordle Cares Foundation Beliefs

Vision Statement: Support Gives Hope

Mission Statement: The Cordle Cares Foundation believes that 'Support gives Hope." The mission of the Cordle Cares Foundation is to serve those in need, support other non-profit organizations, encourage youth to give back to their community and provide scholarships to students with a commitment to serving their community.Core Purpose: To aid others who strive to give hope through involvement.

Core Values: Community Activism, Involvement, Caring

Cordle Cares Foundation Board of Trustees

The Cordle Cares Foundation is successful because of our donors, volunteers and volunteer board of Trustees.